--- title: Bird Boarding Near Dixon | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/birds/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Small pet boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/) - Birds # Bird boarding near Dixon Happy Paws Kennels boards birds, and the kennel may ask you to provide the cage. Rates for small pets are quoted on request, so please call 707-678-6600 to ask about dates and rates. Please ask about small pet boarding [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Birds notice everything: a draft, a new sound, a changed routine. A short checklist and a familiar cage go a long way, and this page explains what the veterinary references say about keeping a pet bird comfortable. ## Booking a bird stay Birds are among the small pets the kennel accepts, along with rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and rats. Call or send a request through your online account. The kennel confirms every reservation, and the boarding agreement is completed once. Because no bird price is on the 2026 sheet, please ask for a quote. Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. ## What to bring - Your bird's own cage, since a familiar cage keeps the stay calm and the kennel may ask you to provide it - Enough of your bird's usual seed or pellets for the whole stay plus extra - A written note of daily amounts, treats, fresh foods and anything your bird must not have - Favorite perches and toys, marked with your name - Any medication, with written instructions ## Location and temperature The Merck Veterinary Manual advises against keeping a cage near windows or air conditioning vents, because those spots can become too hot or too cold, and notes that birds do well at temperatures comfortable to people. Lafeber, an avian veterinary education site, adds that birds cannot handle quick changes in temperature and that cold drafts near the cage should be avoided. When you book, ask where your bird will be kept. ## Sleep and light Lafeber notes that birds need about 12 hours of light and 12 hours of sleep. Tell staff your bird's usual routine, including whether the cage is normally covered at night. The Merck Veterinary Manual says most birds should not be covered at night, so follow what works for your bird and say so. ## Scented products and fumes Bird airways are very sensitive to airborne toxins, according to Lafeber, which is why it recommends unscented products around birds. If your bird reacts to cooking fumes or scents at home, mention it when you book. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Bird](https://www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/choosing-and-taking-care-of-a-pet-bird/providing-a-home-for-a-bird) - [Lafeber Pet Birds: Winter Prep for Your Bird](https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/winter-prep-bird/) - [Happy Paws Kennels: important things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Small pet boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/) - [Bird care while you travel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/bird-care-while-you-travel/) - [What to pack for a small pet's stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/what-to-pack-for-small-pet-boarding/) - [Do you board rabbits and birds?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-board-rabbits-and-birds/) - [Small pets](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/small-pets/) ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) Wonderful staff and my dogs enjoyed their stay. 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Please call 707-678-6600 for a quote. ### Should I bring the cage? Yes. The kennel may ask you to provide it, and a familiar cage is usually calmer for the bird. ### What food should I bring? Bring your bird's usual food for the whole stay and write down the daily amounts.